Deerfield Opinion
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Arlington Hts. voter appalled by low turnoutMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - I am 28 years old and a disabled voter who has not missed an election since I was 18. I went to vote at this year’s election for Arlington Heights and found out that onl...
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A reminder that seat belts save livesMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - For anyone who complains about getting a ticket for not buckling up when driving or riding in a motor vehicle, here’s a crash course in reality from the National Highway...
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Haley a true suburban ‘Idol’May 15, 2011 12:00 am - Last year, we had Lee DeWyze and the Blackhawks. This year, Haley Reinhart and the Bulls. Let’s hope for a repeat double championship. But even if that doesn’t happen, ...
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Rolling Meadows sidewalks get blockedMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - Now that the weather is nice it makes it possible to take a walk around the neighborhood, but some people do not allow that because they break the law by parking across ...
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Streamwood trustee: Thank you for chance to serveMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - Last fall, I announced I would not be seeking re-election as Streamwood village trustee in 2011. It was not an easy decision as public service means a great deal to me. ...
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Obamacare weighs on middle classMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - I’m always amazed by people who are gullible enough to believe that Obamacare is going to give them something for nothing. I assume they also believe in Santa Claus and ...
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Trio pledges to keep Schaumburg library soundMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - We would like to thank the voters of Schaumburg Township for putting their trust in us to provide the leadership for our Schaumburg Township District Library. It is our ...
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Mt. Prospect man fears for his catsMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - This is an open letter to the Humane Society and pet lovers. When I watch your and the ASPCA television ads I get very sad. I’ve taken care of homeless and needy cats fo...
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Enough, already, about bin LadenMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - Stop the madness! The man is dead, and I believe it was a message that needed to be sent. Do we now need to glorify him by making him front-page news? Frankly, I do not ...
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Tax cuts for the rich do not create jobsMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - An untruth, if repeated often enough, tends to be believed. This is a major weapon in the armamentarium of the propagandist. A case in point is Republican politicians co...